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Professional Competency Examination: My Story


Professional Engineer Exam

When I originally considered taking the Professional Competency Examination (PCE), I wasn't sure if it was the best choice for me because of the vast syllabus covered.  The list goes on. PCE is Malaysia's second-tier examination for professional qualification to become a registered Professional Engineer With a Practising Certificate. The test consists of two examinations, Common Paper and Technical Paper, each of which lasts around three hours.

However, if you believe that your years of experience will benefit you in this exam, think again. Unlike the first tier, which emphasises accumulated experience and report preparation, this time you must thoroughly research the topics — similar to the college level of education you had — and come up with a good answer for the multiple-choice questions and essays.

In contrast to undergraduate exams, which are presented in several papers throughout the semester, these exams are delivered in two papers and represent a considerable difference in terms of what they involve. I almost forgot to add that this is an open-book exam. You may bring as many books as you wish to the examination hall. This may appear to be a simple method to pass, but I guarantee you that this open book examination will test your ability to read through literature that you would not regularly read in your daily life. Unless you know where to look and are well prepared.

Engineering ethics, contracts, circulars, acts, sustainable development, and engineering professionalism are covered in common papers, whereas technical papers cover fundamentals of civil engineering such as structures, water engineering, traffic, building construction, geotechnical engineering, and wastewater. The technical components of these disciplines are extensive and take a great deal of practise and preparation to master. To gain good marks on this test, you must grasp how to blend theory and practise to produce the best possible results and convey your ideas clearly and effectively.

As for me, I believe I will retake the exams this year, in 2023. I simply misjudged the length and difficulty of the papers since I believe I have more time to prepare for this year's exams than previous years'. I can't possibly cram everything into the last two weeks before the tests. As a result, the best method for me to prepare for this year's examinations is to totally concentrate on them and put in the necessary hard work.

M. Azmir Abd. Mutalib



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